Divergent Fishing Charters (VA) 

4.9/5 (15 reviews)
 Crafton Quarter Road 1220, Saluda, VA 23149, United States

Divergent Fishing Charters (VA) 

4.9/5 (15 reviews)
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Crafton Quarter Road 1220
Saluda, VA, United States

Based out of Saluda, Virginia, Divergent Fishing Charters offers fun and enjoyable fishing trips in the Northern Neck Region, serving Lancaster, Middlesex, and Gloucester Counties. You and Captain Doug Goodman will be exploring rivers, inshore, and nearshore waters and have fun as you chase various fish species that roam these waters. The captain can pick you up and return you to Grey’s Point and Beth Page Campground at your request. Come aboard and have a memorable time on the water with Divergent Fishing Charters!

You’ll start your trip on a 26’ Pathfinder bay boat that can accommodate up to 4 anglers. It’s powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine and uses GSP, a fishfinder, radio, as well as a radar for safe and fast navigation. The boat’s got a flybridge, wireless trolling motor, and an ice-box. The onboard fishing gear includes a fighting chair, livewell, as well as outriggers. Aboard will also be a first mate to give you any assistance you may need.

You can fish the beautiful Rappahannock River, Chesapeake Bay, as well as go nearshore and experience the Atlantic Ocean. The species you’ll target include Cobia, Atlantic Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Whiting, and Black Drum. In order to catch them, you can troll, bottom fish, spin, jig, and pop, using light and heavy tackle. You’re free to keep all the fish you catch as well as to bring along kids on your trip.

The captain will supply you with the tackle, live bait, fishing license, and will also clean and fillet your catch.

Come to Saluda and create lovely memories on the water together with Divergent Fishing Charters.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (27)

Very knowledgeable, and worked hard to put us on fish
Very knowledgeable, and worked hard to put us on fish
Half day with Capt. Doug and Jackson
+24

Angler rating

14
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

79%

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews
Showing: 5 of 15 reviews
Elizabeth M.
Elizabeth M.
4.7/5

Sep 22, 2025

4 Hour–River Adventure/Inshore (PM)

What a time.

VERIFIED

Captain Doug is very knowledgeable about the waters of the Rappahannock, Carrotomen, and Chesapeake Bay. We visited all three on our trip. Unfortunately, the fish just were not biting on this day. We enjoyed Doug’s banter and beautiful day on the river.

Captain Doug is very knowledgeable about the waters of the Rappahannock, Carrotomen, and Chesapeake Bay. We visited all three...  

 Elizabeth M. recommends Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)
 Elizabeth M. recommends Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)

John S.
John S.
5.0/5

Jul 26, 2025

River Adventure - Inshore AM

Very knowledgeable, and worked hard to put us on fish

VERIFIED

Captain Doug was also great with my granddaughter. If you want to bring kids fishing, he’s the one!

Captain Doug was also great with my granddaughter. If you want to bring kids fishing, he’s the one!  

Captain replied
 John S. recommends Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)
 John S. recommends Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 27, 2025
John, thanks for the opportunity and pleasure of having you guys on the boat today. Glad we were able to get a few to the boat. Enjoy Dinner. Safe travels home and hopefully see you guys again in the future.
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Paul S.
Paul S.
4.7/5

Oct 3, 2025

Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM)

Fishing with Doug

VERIFIED

 

 Paul S. recommends Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)
 Paul S. recommends Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)

Matt P.
Matt P.
4.7/5

May 9, 2025

Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM)

Fishing with Doug

VERIFIED

 

 Matt P. recommends Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)
 Matt P. recommends Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)

Nate M.
Nate M.

United States

5.0/5

Aug 1, 2022

3/4 Day Trip–Cobia/Mackerel (MAX 3)

6 hours with Capt Doug

VERIFIED

Originally booked a trip for Cobia, but the weather didn’t want to play along. Capt Doug made it right with plenty of Redfish with other species sprinkled throughout the day. We had a blast! Capt Doug’s boat was comfortable for myself, my brother in law and my father in law. He knew where to find fish and set us up for success. Couldn’t ask for a better day! We were excited to hear that he spends half the year in Florida…you better believe we’ll be calling him when we head there to visit family!

Originally booked a trip for Cobia, but the weather didn’t want to play along. Capt Doug made it right with plenty of Redfish...  

Captain replied
 Nate M. recommends Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)
 Nate M. recommends Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 2, 2022
Nate, you guys made my job easy. You guys did the catching. Teamwork...I find the fish, you guys apply the skill to get them and total success follows. A GREAT DAY. See you guys again in Florida. Safe travels home. Last, enjoy your fish dinner.
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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River Adventure - Inshore AM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 9 - Oct 19
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour–River Adventure/Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip Jul 9 - Oct 19
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip–Cobia/Mackerel (MAX 3)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 10 - Sep 15
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (27)

Very knowledgeable, and worked hard to put us on fish
Very knowledgeable, and worked hard to put us on fish
Half day with Capt. Doug and Jackson
+24

Angler rating

14
1
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

79%

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews
Showing: 5 of 15 reviews
Elizabeth M.
Elizabeth M.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

What a time.

VERIFIED

4 Hour–River Adventure/Inshore (PM) on September 22, 2025

Captain Doug is very knowledgeable about the waters of the Rappahannock, Carrotomen, and Chesapeake Bay. We visited all three on our trip. Unfortunately, the fish just were not biting on this day. We enjoyed Doug’s banter and beautiful day on the river.

Captain Doug is very knowledgeable about the waters of the Rappahannock, Carrotomen, and Chesapeake Bay. We visited all three on our trip. Unfortunately, the fish just were not biting on this day. We enjoyed Doug’s banter and beautiful day on the river.  

 Elizabeth M. recommends Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)

John S.
John S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Very knowledgeable, and worked hard to put us on fish

VERIFIED

River Adventure - Inshore AM on July 26, 2025

Captain Doug was also great with my granddaughter. If you want to bring kids fishing, he’s the one!

Captain Doug was also great with my granddaughter. If you want to bring kids fishing, he’s the one!  

 John S. recommends Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 27, 2025
John, thanks for the opportunity and pleasure of having you guys on the boat today. Glad we were able to get a few to the boat. Enjoy Dinner. Safe travels home and hopefully see you guys again in the future.
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Paul S.
Paul S.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Doug

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM) on October 3, 2025

 

 Paul S. recommends Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)

Matt P.
Matt P.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Doug

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM) on May 9, 2025

 

 Matt P. recommends Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)

Nate M.
Nate M.

United States

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

6 hours with Capt Doug

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip–Cobia/Mackerel (MAX 3) on August 1, 2022

Originally booked a trip for Cobia, but the weather didn’t want to play along. Capt Doug made it right with plenty of Redfish with other species sprinkled throughout the day. We had a blast! Capt Doug’s boat was comfortable for myself, my brother in law and my father in law. He knew where to find fish and set us up for success. Couldn’t ask for a better day! We were excited to hear that he spends half the year in Florida…you better believe we’ll be calling him when we head there to visit family!

Originally booked a trip for Cobia, but the weather didn’t want to play along. Capt Doug made it right with plenty of Redfish with other species sprinkled throughout the day. We had a blast! Capt Doug’s boat was comfortable for myself, my brother in law and my father in law. He knew where to find fish and set us up for success. Couldn’t ask for a better day! We were excited to hear that he spends half the year in Florida…you better believe we’ll be calling him when we head there to visit family!  

 Nate M. recommends Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 2, 2022
Nate, you guys made my job easy. You guys did the catching. Teamwork...I find the fish, you guys apply the skill to get them and total success follows. A GREAT DAY. See you guys again in Florida. Safe travels home. Last, enjoy your fish dinner.
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FAQs about Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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